Winslow Posted September 6, 2002 Share Posted September 6, 2002 I have the opportunity to buy some EC 18 year old for $37.67/750 ml OR wait a week until the store gets in EC 12 year old for $16.98. What opinions have ye on this little conundrum? ( Hint: I'd spend the $37 but only if it's waaaay better.) Thanks Winslow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texascarl Posted September 6, 2002 Share Posted September 6, 2002 Wait a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdery Posted September 6, 2002 Share Posted September 6, 2002 One is not so much better than the other as they are completely different. The 18-year-old is an acquired taste and, clearly, also an expensive one. I like it very much, but can't enjoy it often due to the price. The 12-year-old is quite good and a good value for the price (although your prices for both seem a little high), though I would also characterize it as pretty ordinary. It doesn't taste like 12 years. Let's say it's young for its age. If you are interested in an extra-aged bourbon and can get the Ezra Brooks 15-year-old, try that first. It is similar to the EC 18 and about $10 cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winslow Posted September 8, 2002 Author Share Posted September 8, 2002 Thank you, sir. I believe I'll wait for the 12 and see about the Ezra Brooks. There is a store here that has 40 different Bourbons. They may have the EB. The guy says he can get Old Forester 100 proof, too.As far as prices, Michigan, I think, has some of the highest. I know you're not a Scotch drinker, and aren't familiar with the prices. But I tell ya, I used to load up when I came to Chicago. I would think the price differentials would also apply to Bourbons, as well. But my pal tells me they don't. When you get a chance, tell me what you're paying for your selections.Thanks Winslow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdery Posted September 9, 2002 Share Posted September 9, 2002 Some recent prices from either Sam's or Binny's in Chicago (all 750 ml):Baker's Bourbon -- $24.99Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage -- $24.49Van Winkle Rye 13-year-old -- $23.99Old Forester 86 -- $9.99Old Forester 100 -- $13.99Commonwealth 10-year-old -- $20.49Elmer T. Lee -- $19.99Old Weller Special Reserve -- $14.99Elijah Craig 12-year-old -- $15.99Wild Turkey Rye -- $17.99Old Grand-Dad BIB -- $16.99Woodford Reserve -- $27.99Maker's Mark -- $19.99Ezra Brooks 15-year-old -- $25.99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff Posted September 10, 2002 Share Posted September 10, 2002 I envy your price on Baker's. Can't be found here less than $34 But we can get MM and WR at about $4 less per bottle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornsqueezins Posted September 10, 2002 Share Posted September 10, 2002 Man, Chuck, with prices like that you are one spoiled cognoscente! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aahzz Posted September 10, 2002 Share Posted September 10, 2002 Man, I'd go nuts with prices like that!!Baker's in my area - $38!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdery Posted September 10, 2002 Share Posted September 10, 2002 The Baker's was a sale price, but one I have seen a couple of times recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winslow Posted September 11, 2002 Author Share Posted September 11, 2002 Awesome! Unfortunately Michigan doesn't run sales. I'm paying mid-high thirties here. We'll be visiting our friends in Palos Hills in a couple of weeks. Is one of these stores that you mention anywhere around that area? Winslow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdery Posted September 11, 2002 Share Posted September 11, 2002 Sam's is only downtown, but Binny's is all over. There may be something else in Palos. Ask your friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winslow Posted September 17, 2002 Author Share Posted September 17, 2002 My EC 12 isn't in yet, but this place did have Ezra Brooks. They did not have the 15 year old so I bought a 375 ml bottle of 90 proof (age unknown)for under $5.00. A cheap way to sample it! I don't know what to make of it. I get a strong licorice taste. I don't think I like this one too much. What's your thoughts on this compared to the 15 year old? What's with the St. Louis MO on the label? Doesn't true Bourbon have to be distilled and bottled in Kentucky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MurphyDawg Posted September 17, 2002 Share Posted September 17, 2002 Nope,Virginia Gentleman, a great bourbon in its own right isnt. It is redistilled and aged & bottled in VA.TomC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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